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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017, 48,324.32 and 19,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017, 48,324.32 and 19,102.96 is: 26,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017 : 48,324.32 = 19,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017/48,324.32 = 19,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017x = 48,324.32 × 19,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017x = 923,137,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,137,551.99/35,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.55

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